Tourist Visa

On this page you will find information on how to apply for a tourist visa and what the documentation requirements are. Please be sure to read the whole section before contacting us with questions.

On this page you will find information on how to apply for a tourist visa and what the documentation requirements are. Please be sure to read the entire section before contacting us with questions.

How to book an appointment

The Embassy guarantees a decision on visa applications in 15 days. Application for a Schengen visa for Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway must be made online through Visaselfservice (VSS). You must then submit your application and the required documentation at the Embassy. Submission of visa applications is by appointment only. You must make an appointment for a visa application by email to dubambvisa@um.dk.
You must have made your VSS application and have paid online, before requesting an appointment. Please put the VSS-application number in your email heading.

Documentation requirements and check list

When applying for a tourist visa, you must submit all of the following documents:

Signed cover letter you receive when you complete your visa-application online through VSS.

Passport/travel document, which must exceed your stay in the Schengen-area by at least 3 months. Passport/travel document must be issued within the last 10 years and must have at least two blank pages.

Irish multi-entry residence visa and GNIB/IRP card, which must exceed your stay in the Schengen area by at least 3 months. No exceptions will be made.

Two accurate passport photos of the applicant.

Letter from your employer confirming your employment status and your valid work permit/hosting agreement, if applicable. If you are a student a letter from your college must be submitted confirming your course, the year of enrollment, the length of study and your attendance.

Original bank statements with name and address for the last three months up to the date of the appointment (in your own name).

Proof of purpose of visit: booking of accommodation or confirmation of organized tour for the entire stay.

An airline booking/travel itinerary. Return ticket must be shown only when visa has been approved.

A valid, personal travel medical-insurance which covers costs for:
i) emergency medical treatment up to €30.000
ii) transportation back to applicant's home country if required for medical reasons. iii) The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of stay.

If you are making an application for a child under 18 years of age both parents must attend the visa application appointment. In addition you must bring the child's birth certificate where both the parents names are clearly stated.

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